1. to form or develop an ulcer; to become affected with an ulcer
Usage: medical
2. to cause an ulcer to form
Usage: medical

Examples

• The wound ulcerates if not properly cleaned and treated.
• Stress can cause the stomach lining to ulcerate.
• The infection ulcerates the tissue around the injury.
• Without medication, the sore will continue to ulcerate.
• The doctor explained how acid ulcerates the digestive tract.
• Poor circulation causes the skin to ulcerate over time.